ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,681,176, issued on July 14.
"Measuring device" was invented by Michael French (Idaho Falls, Idaho).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A measuring device includes a housing with a first, upper section coupleable to a second, lower section. An upper surface of the first section may include a first bubble level and a second bubble level perpendicular to the first bubble level. Each side of the housing may include a laser. The measuring device includes adjustable fasteners that aid in leveling the device on any surface. A bottom side of the second section may include a first member and a second member that are removably attachable to each other, ...